Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Take palm Vitamin E tocotrienols to protect your heart
It seems that humankind has been in search of cures for heart diseases for as long as medical science existed. The phenomenon was said to have first reared its ugly head in the 1920s and 1930s, when physicians across Britain […]
The youth hormone
This is the second article on hormones that are important for good health. In the first instalment (Hormones for health, Fit4life, Feb 17), I wrote about insulin, testosterone, oestrogen and progesterone. I also explained about bio-identical hormones. Today, I will […]
How to prevent falls in older people
You may be looking after an elderly parent who has suffered a fall or you may be an older person yourself and live in terror of falling. Falls are unfortunately very common in older people. The fear of falling, however, […]
Myths and facts about caffeine intake during pregnancy
The ongoing debate about whether coffee can be consumed during pregnancy continues. For a long time, coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks have been feared by pregnant women as being harmful to their unborn babies. The scientific evidence on the […]
Do Not Worry About Exercising Close to Bedtime
A leading sleep team and many other experts in sleep and exercise have allayed any concern people might have about exercising at night close to bedtime as it does not interfere with sleep. Most people get good sleep after a […]
Higher Humidity may Reduce Flu Virus Transmission
With the upcoming flu season, those worried about the coughing and sneezing should consider boosting the humidity in the rooms around you. Moderate to high humidity can significantly reduce the infectivity of influenza virus particles, according to a new study. […]
4 everyday tips on how to prevent dementia
SINGAPORE – At least two hospitals here have rolled out programmes which combine physical and mentally stimulating exercises to enhance their patients’ functions and keep dementia at bay. The National University Hospital (NUH) introduced a United States-based programme called the […]
Honey may Help Fight Cancer
Manuka honey could inhibit the growth of cancer cell types including breast, skin, and colon cancer, say researchers. Though the honey, obtained from nectar collected by honey bees from manuka trees found in New Zealand, has been recognised for its […]
Doctor warns lack of veggies may spur uncontrolled cell growth
TAIPEI- The rate of uncontrolled intestinal cell growth has increased from 31.5 per cent to 38 per cent in eight years among people between the ages of 31 and 40, according to research recently released by the Lianan Wellness Center. […]
Heavy Lunch And Light Dinner Is The Secret To Slim Body
Researchers have found that having a heavy lunch and a light dinner may be the key to slim body. According to research, the body’s ability to make use of the sugar in food fluctuates throughout the day, in tune with […]
